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Bangladesh has imposed a nationwide curfew as student-led anti-government protests grow, and authorities have shut down mobile internet services across the country, citing the need to curb misinformation, the Washington Post reports. Following the curfew, authorities have also closed schools and universities indefinitely. Amid ongoing nationwide protests in Bangladesh against job reservation, the Border Security … Read more

Taiwan has reported heavy military activity and has spotted 22 Chinese aircraft and seven Chinese naval ships around its territory. Aircraft of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) and ships of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) have been spotted in and around Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), the island nation's Ministry of Defense (MND) … Read more

Prominent Baloch rights activist Maharang Baloch has urged the Baloch community to gather for the Baloch National Conference (Baloch Raji Muchi) in Gwadar on July 28 to demonstrate the unity and strong spirit of the Baloch people, reports Balochistan Post. The Baloch National Conference (BNG), announced earlier this month, aims to unite the Baloch community … Read more

Pakistani security forces have detained several young Baloch women amid escalating tensions over a peaceful pamphlet distribution campaign organised for 'Baloch Raji Muchi' (Baloch National Assembly) in Balochistan's Khuzdar district, Balochistan Post reported. These arrests by Frontier Corps (FC) troops have sparked outrage among activists and rights groups, who have accused the Pakistani government of … Read more

By Akhilesh Bharati Tibetans in exile on Wednesday held a candlelight vigil in Dharamshala to condemn China's forced closure of the renowned Ragya Gangjong Sherig Norbuling School in Golog and express solidarity with Tibetans. Tibetan NGOs in Dharamshala on Wednesday condemned Chinese policies in Tibet on the occasion of International Day of Justice. Eight Dharamshala-based … Read more

Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) officially accepted Donald Trump's nomination as his vice presidential nominee during his keynote address at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. Vance said, “Tonight, Mr. President, I stand here humbly, and it gives me great pleasure to say that I officially accept your nomination for vice president of the United States.” … Read more

US President Joe Biden turned his Covid-19 positive test into a political statement, taking aim at Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump. Shortly after news of Biden's diagnosis broke, he took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express his frustration. Biden mentioned his current health condition in his initial post, writing, “I'm sick.” … Read more

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) tracked 20 Chinese military aircraft and six naval ships around the island. According to Taiwan News, according to a statement from the MND, the Chinese aircraft and ships were spotted from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. According to Taiwan's MND, 13 of the 20 People's Liberation Army … Read more

As the United States celebrates Captive Nations Week, the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) is urging the US and the global community to remember the ongoing plight of East Turkistan under Chinese occupation. ETGE recalled that on 12 October 1949, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) invaded East Turkistan. A press statement issued by … Read more

Enforced disappearances remain a major concern in Balochistan, leading to frequent protests against the abductions of political activists, students and journalists. The victim families have been staging a sit-in protest against enforced disappearance in front of the Kech DC office for the last three days demanding the safe release of their loved ones but the … Read more